Oh hey, see that ironing board in the picture? It’s been used like once. Just thought you should know. And yes, in fact, it is not easy to watch TV on that old school TV from far away, but I make it work.

Besides that though, things are looking up with the whole running after my injury thing.

I switched up the days with my training plan to do the long run Friday, so my workout yesterday was 4 miles.

I ran 5 miles only because that’s how far I went while I watched a Gossip Girl episode. It was super sweaty, but pretty much pain free. Yippee!

Just a side note, but I love, love, love my training plan and all the guidance I’m getting from the Runner’s World Challenge and their team of experts and coaches. It’s so nice having a plan in place with an end goal in sight and some experts to help me modify the plan as needed, especially now at the beginning. Goodness knows I need a little direction and guidance. I am one happy camper.

I’ve got a post coming up this week with some upcoming race news and such (yeah, I actually have a couple on the schedule), but I’m waiting until I know for sure about a few, so more on all that later. But, if you have a particular race you’re training for and want a plan to follow, join the Runner’s World Challenge team with me anytime. You’ll get your own plan (plus coaching and access to RW experts on training, nutrition, and injury prevention) and then we can be “Challenge Buddies”. Wouldn’t that be fun? He he.

That early morning kabocha workout from yesterday paid off and I made the hugest cold kabocha boat yet.

I’m always a little hesitant when trying headphones. I have teeny tiny ears and most generic buds don’t stay in and fall out when I run. These particular ones have two different options on how to wear them: under the ear or over the ear for a more secure fit.

I figured I’d have to do the over the ear thing, but would try out the regular fit first since they come with different sizes of both the ear cushions and the eartips.

Obviously I went for the smallest size.

The directions were simple and the guide was very easy to follow as far as assembly and fitting, etc.

Thank goodness because I mess things up a lot.

I had those buds fitted in my ears in no time.

The buds were snug and the little ear cushion tucked in quite nicely even in my tiny ears. (Yes, toddler photo bombing happens a lot around here. It’s a good thing there isn’t audio. Ha.)

I got them synced with my iPhone, which again was a really easy thing thank goodness. I’m generally not good with Bluetooth and new technology type things, but the easiness of everything sure made me feel like I was.

I wore them on my long run the other day and they surprisingly didn’t budge the entire time.

I immediately noticed how great the sound was. I mean great. I listened to my running playlist (which conveniently is the same for my spin classes). It was also so nice not having to fumble around with a cord the entire time. Isn’t a cord annoying?

I haven’t used them to talk on my phone just yet, but I’m waiting for that special call so I can. Ha ha.

Seriously though, my phone time is limited with my kiddos, but the directions are very easy to follow with the remote on the cord and answering the phone, etc. I’m anxious to try it out.

Oh, one last thing I forgot to mention is that they have 8 hours of play time. That is a lot, yes?

Let’s just say I’m in love with my little “buds” for so many reasons.

He he.

Seriously though, these are the best headphones I’ve ever used. They’ve got Bluetooth, great sound, remote control, a perfect fit, they stay put, there’s no attachment cord to worry about and you even adjust them to fit snug around the back of your head.

Yep. The boys already know that they better keep their hands off mama’s new special headphones.

So….

It’s time to #poweryourpassion friends.

Here’s what’s in it for you.

One lucky winner will get a pair of these very same Jaybird BlueBuds X headphones that retail for over $160.

Oooh these earbuds look awesome! I sweat a lot when I run and haven’t found a pair of earbuds that I’m really happy with (Yurbuds are the closest, although even they get loose at times!). I’d love to try these, especially since you said the sound quality rocks. Woo!

I always listen to music when I run, but between somehow getting my hands tangled in them and constantly (and painfully) pulling them out and the fact that I too have child-sized ear holes, it’s tough. These things look like a saving grace! I’ve never even thought to use wireless headphones.

I too have tiny sized ears so I am very intrigued about these headphones, just when I give in and try a new one…they tend to seem good for a short time and then I notice them slipping and falling out…bummer! these sound great!

I would love to win these! I still have the same headphones that came w/my iPod shuffle I bought 5years ago…they typically cut out after about 45 minutes of use–I am not sure if it is sweat or they are just old.

I always perform better with music and I have had the WORST luck with headphones. Music helps me find the zone, keeps me motivated and there’s nothing like singing down the street. 🙂 I can’t tell you how much I would LOVE to have these. Would take such good care of them lol!

I wear headphones, but I have been on lifetime-long search for the perfect ones. I have been DYING to try wireless headphones because I cannot stand the long wires of my current headphones getting in the way. I always catch them with my arms and yank them out. It’s beyond annoying/frustrating. Would love to try these…they seem amazing!!

I wear the cheapest headphone ever! Plus I hate the cord dangling so I tend to wrap it around my ipod on my armband and always end up a tangled mess swearing under my breath in the gym whilst people look at me like I am craz! These would be great!

I actually don’t usually wear headphones when I run–but I only run distances of 2-5 miles so as my runs get longer I’m sure I’ll want the music! I would love to give these a try. I get frustrated with the wires on my headphones because i typically wear my iPhone in an armband.

When the weather is cooler I use my Bondi band to keep my headphones in. In the warmer weather, I’m one of those annoying people who just blast their music through the speakers so everyone can hear. I would love to have headphones that stay put.

I literally could not workout the way I do without my music. I use earphones during my runs/workouts but often find myself adjusting them or getting it tangled in equipment or my own body as I move. Wireless… that sounds like heaven! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!

A little toddler booty photo bombing is always entertaining. I have cat photo bombing, so I get it. 😉
The headphones sound great. I have some wireless, but we seem to not always agree on where they should be in my ears. 🙁
Thanks for the giveaway!

I wear headphones on rare occasions but mostly because I run a lot outside with my dogs and on roads so I want to make sure I fully pay attention to my surroundings. But we are possibly moving and I want to start running with music again! I have the same problem with headphones always falling out so it’s good to know that those fit nice and snug!

My headphones are falling apart! I’d totally like to try these! I only wear them at the gym (i like the peace outside…or I listen to my iphone via the speakers on Kay’s stroller). I am jealous of your at home treadmill. I want one!

I have some Jaybirds that I got for Christmas and I really felt like I had the most awesome secret ever…but here you are, telling the world about them. 😉 Aren’t the WONDERFUL?!?!

The version you have is slightly different than mine, so wouldn’t I just love to win them so I could have the newest and coolest and bless my sister with my barely used pair. 🙂 (does generosity get me extra points?) hehehe

I am training for my first half marathon right now and these would be such a great addition! I am running the nike women’s half marathon in San Francisco and I am so excited but I feel like I need all the help I can get for preparing for this race! These would be an awesome addition to my training and I have always wanted to try these!

I use headphones all the time, but the old fashion kind that are connected to like a headband, they’ve worked out okay until now I’m training for a duathlon, now i can’t wear the headphones under my helmet, but these would work great!

I always wear headphones when I run and they can be SO annoying. I’ll hit the cord and they’ll rip out of my ears, or they’ll just fall out for no reason, and the cord always gets tangled so I have to unravel it before I go out. Cordless would be awesome!

Me and headphones usually don’t get along very well. Either my ears are too small or just funky shaped. The iPhone headphones (because, let’s face it, they’re free) always fall out and the cord gets in the way, and I spend way too much time and energy fumbling with them during a race.

I’m training for a marathon and was just thinking how nice it would be to have wireless headphones….especially when the wind is blowing and the cords are going crazy. Ahh drives me crazy! These ones look awesome 😉

Running with music helps so much, and I cannot keep headphones in my ears AT ALL!. I don’t know if I have funny-shaped ears or just do not put in the buds correctly, but I cannot keep them in (sitting on a train or running!). I had wireless headphones, but they succumbed to the effects of too many sweaty runs. Love that Jaybird has a warranty against sweat!

I wear headphones all the time – the lame ones that came with my iPhone, ha! I hate when I get the cord all tangled up. I’ve wanted a pair of these for a while! If I don’t win, I hope the birthday fairy will bring some.

I almost always wear head phones. And I almost always spend 5 minutes each time detangling the dang things! I have been trying to win these Jay Bird head phones for a while now. I am crossing my fingers that this is my lucky time!!

I use my iphone earbuds 6 days a week at the gym- and on average 5 days they get ripped out of my ears while getting caught on equipment! Not embarrassing at all =P If I don’t win these, they are going on the X-mas list for sure!

I haven’t been listening to music on my runs lately, no real reason, I’ve just been enjoying the quiet time. But the other day I decided to listen to music and I swear my headphones fell out every 5 minutes! It was torture 🙂 That and I kept getting tangled up in the cord. So obviously I would love to have a pair of wireless ones!

Wireless headphones…AWESOME idea! I hate the cords on my headphones.. I am constantly adjusting them when I run…tucking them in my bra, etc.. I do use headphones but I have had serious issues with mine. The wires will only work in a certain positions so just when I start singing along, I lose the music. Makes me crazy!

I usually wear headphones when I run (only time I don’t is when I have my youngest with me in the jogger stroller). I don’t have any wireless ones but would love to try them out cause I’m always swinging my arms into the cords!

Would love to win these!!. Have tried running with regular headphones. But, as soon as I get tired, which is generally around the 5 mile mark :), my hands get tangled with the regular wires. o, a wireless headset would be awesome!!.

I do wear headphones when I run, but I’ve never tried wireless ones. Sounds awesome! Just this morning I had to untangle the cord on mine before my run, and was somewhat annoyed at the sound of the cord moving against my shirt during my run. I’d love to try wireless headphones!

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